Enshrouded Server: Host Your Co-op World 24/7 (2026 Guide)
Enshrouded is a game best played together: exploring the shrouded lands of Embervale, building a shared stronghold, braving the fog and progressing as a group in a world that stays up even when you're logged off. That's the whole difference between a co-op session launched from a friend's machine — which stops the moment they quit — and a true dedicated server, persistent 24/7, with your rules and your community. This 2026 guide covers everything about Enshrouded server hosting: the multiplayer modes and their limits, the power you need, how to create your server in a few minutes and the settings that really matter.
Co-op with friends or a dedicated server: not the same thing
Enshrouded natively supports co-op for up to 16 players. But how you host that session changes everything.
Player-hosted co-op
Easy to start, but the world only exists while the host is online. They log off, the session ends for everyone.
Performance tied to their PC and their connection: lag, slowdowns as the base grows, and sometimes extra latency for the other players.
No real persistence: no way to progress when the host isn't around, and the saves depend on a single machine.
The dedicated server
The world runs 24/7, no matter who's connected. Everyone joins and progresses whenever they want.
Stable performance: CPU and RAM reserved for the server, not for the host's game.
Automatic backups and centralized administration: you stay in control of the world, not one particular player.
How much RAM for an Enshrouded server?
Enshrouded is an open-world survival game: the more of the map you explore and the bigger your bases get, the more the server consumes. In practice:
Small group (2 to 4 players): 6 GB of RAM and 2 vCPUs are enough for a smooth experience.
Larger group (up to 8 players and beyond): aim for 8 GB of RAM and 3 vCPUs to absorb massive bases and heavily built-up areas.
Storage: leave some headroom — a living Enshrouded world and its backups grow over time.
On Game-Servers, the Enshrouded Fast plan (6 GB) covers a group of friends, and Enshrouded Pro (8 GB) is built for more active communities. You can switch plans at any time if your group grows.
Create your Enshrouded server in a few minutes
No need to rent a bare machine, install SteamCMD by hand or open ports. On Game-Servers, everything happens in the configurator:
Pick your plan and the power (the slider adjusts RAM and vCPUs to the size of your group).
Select the region — our servers are hosted in France, with your ping displayed live from your browser.
Name your server and launch: it's ready in under two minutes, with zero technical setup.
Best of all: you can start with a 24-hour free trial, no credit card required. Plenty of time to test your Enshrouded server with your friends before committing.
The settings that change your game
A dedicated Enshrouded server means your world, your rules. From the management panel, you can adjust in particular:
The server name and password, to keep your world private or open it up to your community.
The number of players allowed, depending on your plan.
The server files, accessible over FTP for full control whenever you need it.
All from a clean interface: live console, restarts, backups — no command line required.
Backups and updates: the make-or-break part
Enshrouded gets updated regularly, and a server stuck on an old version blocks your players from connecting until it's been patched. That's often where things go wrong with hosts that are slow to roll out updates.
At Game-Servers, the update pipeline is fully automatic: as soon as a new Enshrouded version ships, it's detected, built and deployed with zero intervention. Your players just reconnect, done. Automatic backups protect your world in parallel, and you can trigger one manually before any big change.
Countdown to 1.0: Enshrouded leaves early access on October 15, 2026 (PC and PS5). It's the perfect time to launch (or relaunch) a server: our update pipeline will follow version 1.0 automatically, without you having to touch a thing.
Inviting your friends
Once the server is online, your friends join it directly through the connection address provided in your panel — no expiring invite codes, no host machine to keep running. The world is there, all the time, ready to welcome your group.
FAQ
Where are the Enshrouded servers hosted?
In France. Ping is measured live in the configurator so you know what to expect before you even create your server (usually around 12 ms from mainland France).
Can I try before I pay?
Yes: a 24-hour free trial, no credit card required, lets you create a full, real Enshrouded server and test it with your friends.
What happens when Enshrouded gets updated?
Nothing on your end: the update is detected and deployed automatically. Your server tracks the latest version, including 1.0 on release day.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, with no commitment on the monthly plan. And if you'd rather commit to save money, the 3 and 6-month terms come with discounted rates.
Ready to launch your Enshrouded server?
A persistent world, hosted in France, always up to date, ready in two minutes and free to test for 24 hours: that's all you need to explore Embervale with your friends, without any technical headaches. And with 1.0 around the corner, better to have your server ready before the rush.
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